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Posted on 21/05/2010 by
In the same way real estate is frequently mortgaged as security to raise loans, it is also common practice for lenders or creditors in commercial transactions to require securities be given over business assets other than land,... Read More
Posted on 19/05/2010 by
This recent decision of the High Court of Australia addresses the meaning of "aggrieved" or "person aggrieved" i. e. standing to bring cancellation or removal proceedings against a registered trade mark. Read More
Posted on 28/04/2010 by
In New Zealand, it is not possible to register a domain name directly with a country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) i. e. ‘. nz’. Read More
Posted on 13/04/2010 by
The New Zealand position on use of another’s trade marks as online keywords remains uncertain. Whilst local judicial guidance on the issue is limited, it remains a hot issue in the market. Read More
Posted on 25/09/2009
World Intellectual Property Office Director-General Francis Gurry recently reported that private equity and venture capital investment in green technology had risen to $32 billion in 2008 from $1. Read More
Posted on 01/09/2009 by
Two recent cases before the Australian Patent Office highlight what can be a problem area when seeking to extend patent term under the Australian Patents Act 1990. Read More
Posted on 01/09/2009 by
The Assistant Commissioner of Trade Marks recently ruled that the following application in classes 16, 25, 29, 30, 32, 35 and 43 was not confusing similar to McDonald’s Golden Arches trade mark : Anisha's Logo (“Anisha’s logo”) The... Read More
Posted on 17/12/2008 by
Historically, Australia and New Zealand have taken a similar approach to intellectual property rights and their protection. Read More
Posted on 20/11/2008 by
In May this year the New Zealand government announced its intention to participate in negotiations to develop a multilateral agreement, aimed at combating trade in counterfeit and pirated goods. Read More
Posted on 27/03/2008
*Warning - Overdue Australian trade mark renewals grace period reduced, effective 28 March* While it is advisable to renew trade mark registrations on time, it has been possible to renew Australian trade mark registrations up to twelve months... Read More